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Media Inquiries
For media inquiries, please contact Patricia Gibson via email at [email protected].
We are available to provide information, coordinate interviews, and offer insights on economic empowerment, social justice, and civil rights advocacy.
Mother Blessing Way Baby Shower: Celebrating Mothers & Strengthening Community
On March 15, 2025, we gathered at Serenity’s Oasis in Portsmouth, VA, for the Mother Blessing Way Baby Shower—an event created to uplift, educate, and support new and expecting mothers.
Project Ready College Tours: Inspiring the Next Generation of Scholars
The Urban League of Hampton Roads’ Project Ready Program is committed to preparing students for success by providing firsthand exposure to higher education opportunities. Recently, students from Heritage High School and Bayside High School embarked on transformative college tours, immersing themselves in academic programs, campus life, and admissions pathways.
Empowering Educators: A Look Back at the Teacher Re-Supply Drive
On March 1, 2025, the Urban League of Hampton Roads had the privilege of giving back. The Teacher Re-Supply Drive, hosted at Hampton High School by our Education team, welcomed 60 local educators from Newport News to Virginia Beach, ensuring they had access to essential classroom materials—free of charge.
ULHR Salute to Community Leaders Making a Difference
Across Virginia, Black professionals are making history—not just in boardrooms and classrooms, but in every space where leadership is needed. The recent recognition of Black leaders by Virginia Business Magazine is more than an individual honor; it is a testament to the strength, resilience, and excellence that define our communities.
External News
Virginia Business: 2025 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards: Clyde Clark Jr.
EVMS Pulse: Dr. Abuhamad honored by Urban League
VMA: Jeremy Bridges Honored at the ULHR MLK Celebration
Jeremy Bridges Honored at the ULHR MLK Celebration Shared by Virginia Maritime Association (via The VMA Connector)January 16, 2025 NORFOLK, VA | Jeremy Bridges, President & Chief Negotiator of the Hampton Roads Shipping Association (HRSA), was honored on...